Summary

CloudCode's new routines feature allows users to create web-based automated tasks that can run on a schedule, via API call, or in response to events without keeping a laptop open. The system enables configuration of prompts, connections to various services like Slack or Gmail, and setting specific permissions for automated actions. Claude announced this research preview on April 14th, highlighting the ability to configure a routine once and have it run on Anthropic's web infrastructure. The practical takeaway is that users can now create flexible, hands-off automations that can be triggered and managed from multiple platforms, including the web and desktop app.